Star Anise Oil Extraction

Preparation:– Place Stars in Freezer for 24 hours.– For initial runs, use 50 grams of the Stars. Later, more or less may be used.– Use a blender or grinder to render <3mm particles of the stars.– Add water to powder with ratio 1 ml water per gram of botanical. ( 1:1 by mass)– Place in EssenExTM as described in user manual.

Trial:– Place the reactor into the microwave with mug of water.If multiple batches are run, change water in the mug between trials.– Each batch should run for 5.5 minutes on a power setting of HIGH (1100 watts)Lower power units: simply add 30 seconds to a minute for the cooking phase.– Allow the batch to cool for 6 minutes. In or outside the microwave. Caution: do not raise lid prior to 4 minutes and be careful if moving from microwave as jar will be quite warm initially.This is a key step to your success. Cooling allows the vapors to condense and form more oil and it allows the reactor to be handled much easier!

Collection:– Pour top contents of the beaker into the easy separator and rotate it using the palms of your hands while resting it on a cloth (kitchen towel) on a hard surface (counter top). The motion should be similar to starting a fire with sticks.– After a few seconds, stop rotating the separator and observe the oil layer.– Repeat the process if you believe more oil will collect.– Once the oil is separated (above the hydrosol in the neck of the flask), use the pipette to place it in a vial.

Yield:– Upon lifting the lid, a small amount of ice should be remaining on screw.If not, then reduce the amount of water added.– With nominally good Anise, 1.5 to 3% by mass.

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The EssenEx® 100A Essential Oil Home Extraction Kit is the world’s fastest distillation kit. This patented product, developed at Oregon State University, uses the same technique found in traditional steam distillation but works through your home microwave! The outcome? More convenient and higher quality essential oil made right in your home in just 6 minutes! Whether you use essential oils for medicinal, therapeutic, culinary, or other purposes, you can save time and money with this revolutionary product.

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